Your ultimate guide to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is a bustling transport hub equipped with all the facilities you might need from an airport.
Airport Code (IATA):
(HYD)
Location:
Hyderabad
Address:
Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500409
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Air Arabia, Air Asia, Air India, Alliance Air, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, Flynas, GoAir, Gulf Air, IndiGo, Jazeera Airways, Malaysian Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Silk Air, Spice Jet, Srilankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Air, Trujet, Vistara
Annual Passenger Traffic:
23,000,000
Brief History:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport opened in 2008, after being commissioned in a record time of only 31 months. It's named after former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.
Flights to and from Hyderabad
You can fly from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport with several major carriers, such as Air India, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad. Top destinations from this airport include New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Dubai.
Getting to and from the Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is connected to the city by bus, car, taxi or ridesharing apps. The buses are electric and polution-free, while taxis can be regular, prepaid of women-only cabs. You can also rent a car at the airport, from either One Car or Srinivasa. The price of parking is 500 INR a day.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Currency Exchange
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